Defense Systems Engineer

Position Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Systems Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team in the Defense Industry. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and maintenance of complex defense systems. The position requires a strong background in systems engineering, a keen understanding of defense industry standards, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. Systems Engineer will report to the Chief Engineer Weapons Integration. This position requires a full‑time work week spent in the shop/office. Normal hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm and Friday 7:00am-12:00pm. (Must be flexible to work additional hours as needed based on project requirements and deadlines). Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of defense systems, ensuring they meet stringent specifications and performance requirements. Support the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Work closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to identify root causes and implement solutions. Deliver technical guidance and recommendations to engineering team, helping them understand and drive innovation and advanced prototype concepts into automation, modeling and simulation, software architecture, and integration outcomes. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, incorporating new ideas and innovations into the company. Collaborate with and lead project teams to ensure warfighter requirements are met and integrated seamlessly into the overall system defense design planning and training architectures. Deliver technical acquisition advice to the government program management, DoD/Commercial contractual statement of work (SOW) development, technical contract evaluation, and contract negotiation technical expertise. Have a willingness to work as part of a government integrated product team environment partnering technical outcomes across multiple stakeholders and organizations. Conduct system integration and testing to verify and validate the functionality, performance, and security of defense systems. Participate/lead and coordinate preparation, conduct and closeout of internal and external customer reviews: SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and Stage Gate reviews. Identify potential risks and cost associated with system development and implementation. Ensure compliance with defense industry standards and regulations. Skills And Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred. Proven experience in systems engineering within the Defense Industry, 6-10 yrs of experience. Experience working in a design and manufacturing environment with continuous improvement focus. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents, including: Interface Control. Documents, System/Subsystem Specifications, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRM), etc. Strong understanding of DoD Defense Planning design, training systems design, advanced technologies and capabilities, including automation, virtualization, modeling and simulation. Must be comfortable reporting program opportunities, plans, progress and initiatives to executive‑level management, customers, and suppliers. Demonstrated modern program management and agile (SCRUM) management techniques. Highly motivated and dedicated individual capable of functioning in a very fast‑paced environment, with the ability to champion change and lead continuous improvement in the processes and performance of their programs. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, if required for the position. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. MSI Operating Code Every employee at MSI is expected to operate in accordance with the MSI Operating Code. These seven principles define how we think, decide, and execute. They are not aspirational. They are the working standard by which all employees are evaluated. The Seven Principles Own It. If a problem touches your function, it is yours until it is solved or explicitly transferred. Do not wait. Do not delegate upward. Do not hide behind process. Ownership means driving to resolution, not monitoring status. Kill the Wrong Fight. Before optimizing a solution, question whether the problem is yours to solve. If an opportunity requires MSI to become something we are not, kill it fast. The discipline to say no is what protects our ability to say yes to the right things. Move Before You’re Told. Speed is MSI’s compounding advantage. We move when directionally correct and adjust in motion. Leaders who wait for permission are not leading. We would rather correct a fast decision than wait for a perfect one. Solve Before You Contract. Prove the integration works before formalizing the relationship. Capability first, paperwork follows. Working capability is the strongest negotiating position and the most honest form of business development. Integrate First. MSI’s moat is not any single technology. It is the ability to integrate modular systems faster and more effectively than anyone else. Every decision should reinforce our position as the integration hub. Say It Now. Silence is not alignment. If you disagree, say so, with data, with reasoning, and with an alternative path. Passive execution is institutional risk. Build Beyond Yourself. If your function depends on your presence to operate, you have not built anything. Develop your people. Document your processes. Create depth that survives your absence. Benefits 401(k) with employer match Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Parental and Maternity Leave Life Insurance Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year to start (prorated in first year of employment) Continuing Education Annual Year End Paid Holiday Closure Classification Position is full‑time, Exempt MSI Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr MSI Defense Solutions